Eye problem

I have been experiencing problem with my eyes whenever I am under stress. I consulted my doctor and he said it was an allergy. Now I cannot read well as I used to – Saidu, Okenne

How old are you? Do you have any medical condition like hypertension or diabetes? All these can affect the eyes.

As one grows older there is a high tendency for visual impairment. This could be long sightedness or short sightedness. Age is an important factor in this. You need to go to an eye clinic in any hospital for proper check to see whether you will need glasses or not. A proper assessment by an ophthalmologist will be necessary.

Also, your blood pressure must be checked because hypertension has effects on the eyes.

Let me advise generally that people that are hypertensive should take their drugs for good control of hypertensive retinopathy: a complication of uncontrolled hypertension. The same is applicable to diabetic patients: diabetic retinopathy is the effect of long standing uncontrolled diabetes. Some of these effects are difficult to reverse.